Cashing Out: Airbnb & Holiday Rentals in Ghana: The Untapped Goldmine - S1 E13 - Ghana Ground Up

The festive season in Ghana is not just about family reunions and concerts—it's also a golden opportunity for property owners. With events drawing large crowds, short-term rentals like Airbnb are in high demand. In this episode, we explore how landlords and property owners can maximise their returns during this peak period. From the rise of shortlets in Ghana to the key factors driving this growing market, we break down what you need to know to make the most of the holiday rental boom. Whether you're thinking of listing your property on Airbnb or just curious about the business of short-term rentals, this is the video for you. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Why Shortlets are Booming in Ghana 2:01 What Shortlets Offer above Hotels 2:31 Data from Airbnb 3:50 The Flexibility of Apartments 4:20 Tips to Maximise Your Income 6:20 Tips on Pricing 7:09 Short-term vs Long-term Rentals 8:12 Leveraging Platforms 9:00 A Caution 9:27 Pros of Listing Platforms 10:14 Cons of Listing Platforms 11:38 Tip: Start Small 12:10 Why the Short Let Market Matters 12:35 Impact on the Economy 12:57 A Little Advice 13:38 Tip: Be Professional 14:09 Tip: Plan for Down Times 14:45 Polen Realty 16:01 Closing Thoughts GET IN TOUCH WITH US: Website: ghanagroundup.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundup Instagram: instagram.com/ghanagroundup Facebook: facebook.com/ghanagroundup Twitter/X: twitter.com/ghanagroundup Tiktok: tiktok.com/@ghanagroundup #ghana #realestate #ghanagroundup #realestateinvesting #ghanarealestate #property #realestatepodcast #ghanarealestate #realestateghana #realestateinghana #airbnb #airbnbinghana #ghanaairbnb #accraghana #accra #accraliving #shortletapartments #shortlet #christmasinghana #ghanavotes